IDT Announces Availability of First Microprocessor Optimized for Microsoft Windows Business Applications.SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1997-- IDT IDT Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA, USA) IDT I Don't Think IDT Identity Theft IDT Interrupt Descriptor Table IDT Integrated DNA Technologies IDT Inactive Duty Training IDT Instructional Design & Technology WinChip C6 Processor Meets PC Industry Need for High-Performance at an Affordable Price Integrated Device Technology IDT (NASDAQ: IDTI) was founded in 1980 as a semiconductor vendor. Employing approximately 2500 people worldwide, headquartered in San Jose, California and operating a fab in Hillsboro, Oregon, the company both designs and fabricates semiconductor components. , Inc. (IDT) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :IDTI IDTI Integrated Device Technology Inc ), today announced the availability of the IDT WinChip(TM) C6(TM) microprocessor, with a micro-architecture optimized for Microsoft Windows business applications. The IDT WinChip C6 processor is compatible with other Pentium- class x86 processors with MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) A set of 57 additional instructions built into the Pentium MMX chip for improved multimedia and modem performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the same time (see SIMD). (TM) technology and is available at speeds of 180 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. and 200 MHz. IDT expects to start sampling the IDT WinChip C6 processor at 225 MHz and 240 MHz in November 1997. The IDT WinChip C6 processor was designed by Centaur Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of IDT. The microprocessor's revolutionary design, at 30 to 60 percent the size of similar Pentium-class processors and consuming as much as 50 percent less power, is geared toward the sub-$1,000 desktop and sub-$2,000 mobile PC product categories. "The availability of the IDT WinChip C6 processor represents a breakthrough in providing Pentium MMX-class performance at lower power and price levels," said Glenn Henry, president of Centaur Technology. "IDT's WinChip C6 processor was developed to deliver a high level of performance running Windows business applications in PC configurations typically found at sub-$1000 price points, while providing full compatibility for all Windows and x86 software." "IDT's WinChip C6 processor, is targeted toward PC buyers that purchase systems and motherboards through the under-served third tier reseller channel," said Len Perham, IDT's president and chief executive officer. "This focus provides third tier PC manufacturers with advantages that translate into superior value at a particular price point and brings the best price performance to a broader market." Redefining the Performance/Price Equation The IDT WinChip C6 processors small die size -- a mere 88 mm2 -- and low power are achieved by simplifying the architecture and eliminating or reducing complex logic found in other processors. The small die size translates to lower manufacturing costs and lower power dissipation. At 5.4-million transistors, this processor is manufactured using IDT's cost effective 0.35-micron, 4-layer-metal CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. technology. The IDT WinChip C6 processor features competitive performance with other Pentium-class processors based on benchmarks such as Winstone 97 business running on Microsoft Windows 95. The IDT WinChip C6 has a suggested price of $90 for 180 MHz and $135 for 200 MHz in 1,000 unit quantities. Socket 7 Compatibility & Industry Approvals The IDT WinChip C6 processor has been tested for compatibility by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. ). Every IDT WinChip C6 processor will carry the "Designed for Microsoft Windows 95" logo. The processor has also received XXCAL (www.xxcal.com) Platinum certification. This provides assurance that the IDT WinChip C6 processor is compatible with software and hardware products used by major corporations and end users throughout the world. The processor runs all leading operating systems including Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3x, MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. , Novell NetWare, OS/2 Warp, Unix, Linux and Solaris(TM) as well as other software packages and the latest MMX-enabled multimedia applications. BIOS support is available from industry leaders such as Award Software International, American Megatrends Incorporated, Phoenix Technologies and SystemSoft Corporation. The IDT WinChip C6 processor has also been qualified by market share leaders among motherboard manufacturers worldwide. The IDT WinChip C6 processor is offered in a 296 Ceramic Pin Grid Array (hardware, processor) Ceramic Pin Grid Array - (CPGA) A form of Pin Grid Array package used by Cyrix III processors. Compare PPGA and FC-PGA. (CPGA (Ceramic PGA) See PGA. CPGA - Ceramic Pin Grid Array ), Socket 7 compatible package, which enables PC manufacturers to leverage the established and cost effective (Socket 7) motherboard, chipset and BIOS infrastructure. About Centaur Centaur Technology Inc., an Austin, Texas-based microprocessor design and development company, was founded in 1995 by Glenn Henry, previously of MIPS Technologies, Dell Computer and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . More information on the company and products can be found at http://www.winchip.com . About IDT IDT enables a digitally-connected world -- delivering innovative, high-performance, integrated circuits and modules to its key markets: data and telecommunications equipment, including routers, hubs, switches, and cellular base stations; personal computers; and shared network devices, including workstations, servers, and printers. IDT's product mix consists of advanced communications products and specialty memories, high-speed SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory , and high-performance logic and microprocessors. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with manufacturing facilities located in California and Oregon, IDT employs approximately 4,600 people worldwide. The company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol "IDTI." More information on IDT and its products can be found at http://www.idt.com and fax on demand services by calling 1-800-9-IDT-FAX. Forward-looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product demand, pricing, patent and other intellectual property rights of third parties, timely development and supply of new products, and other risk factors detailed in the Company s Securities and Exchange Commission Filings. Actual results may differ materially from the Company s projections. -0- Note to Editors: IDT WinChip and C6 are trademarks of Integrated Device Technology Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation; MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Centaur Technology, Inc. and Integrated Device Technology, Inc. disclaim any proprietary interest in the trademarks of others. CONTACT: Fleishman Hillard Andy Lark, 214/665-1312 (media relations) larka@fleishman.com or Centaur Technology Jamal Haider, 408/492-8623 (media relations) haider@centtech.com or Integrated Device Technology, Inc. Brian Boisseree, 408/654-6616 (investor relations) boisseree@idt.com |
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